CRIME & SAFETY
1 dead after crash on I-80
SCOTT COUNTY, Iowa (KWQC) - One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 80. According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a crash detection call from a vehicle on I-80 near the 288 1/2 mile marker at 9:41 p.m. Sunday. Deputies say the investigation shows...
Davenport man sentenced to 30 years on drug conspiracy charges
A man from Davenport has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on drug conspiracy charges, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa. Kpangbala Benyan Blamah, 34, was sentenced on April 17 to 360 months in federal prison for conspiracy to manufacture, distribute and/or possess […]
Rock Falls man arrested on weapons, other charges
A Rock Falls man has been arrested in connection with unlawful possession of weapons, ammunition and cannabis after a traffic stop, according to a news release from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. On April 26th at about 10:31 p.m., sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle on E. Seventh Street near S. Ottawa Avenue in Dixon for […]
Suspect was involved in thefts from Park View vehicles, deputies allege
A 27-year-old Davenport man faces charges after police allege he was involved with other defendants in multiple thefts from vehicles, according to court records. Steven Culberson Jr. faces felony charges of second-degree burglary and conspiracy to commit a non-forcible felony, aggravated misdemeanor charges of third-degree burglary – motor vehicle and possession of burglary tools, and a serious misdemeanor charge of attempted burglary – third degree – vehicle/vessel, court records say.
Trooper ends high-speed chase on Middle Road off-ramp with PIT maneuver
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - Iowa State Patrol said “stop sticks” weren’t enough to stop a fleeing driver — a trooper had to perform a PIT maneuver on the Middle Road off-ramp. Prince Young, 32, of Chicago has been charged with Class D felony eluding, reckless driving,...
USP Thomson on lock-down after contraband influx
USP Thomson went on lock-down Friday because of an influx of contraband – including drugs and cell phones – made its way into the prison. Union representatives are calling for Congress to pass legislation to protect staff from contaminated contraband.
Rock Island appoints interim police chief
Tim McCloud has worked for the Rock Island Police Department for 30 years. He was appointed as the deputy chief of police in 2021, after serving as lieutenant for over ten years. McCloud previously held a variety of roles within the department, including several leadership positions, sergeant and detective. Former...
Suspect in Davenport tavern burglary arrested for church theft
A 24-year-old Davenport man arrested earlier this week in connection with a bar burglary was in custody Saturday after police allege he broke into and stole items from a Davenport church, court records show. Trenton Stewart, whose address is listed as both Davenport and Moline, faces a felony charge of...
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